CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Hold My Items
Make your hands visible in first person!
Quick answer
Which Hold My Items release should I use?
Hold My Items 5.0L3 (1.21.6+) targets 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Hold My Items required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Hold My Items 5.0L3 (1.21.6+) need?
Hold My Items 5.0L3 (1.21.6+). Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
4 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Hold My Items without breaking your instance.
Built for Hold My Items 5.0L3 (1.21.6+). Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Hold My Items 5.0L3 (1.21.6+). It targets 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Hold My Items 5.0L3 (1.21.6+). It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Hold My Items add?
Hold My Items
Hold My Items is a mod that allows your hands to be visible in first person, meaning you can actually hold your items instead of using your psychic levitation powers! It comes with many custom animations, which are able to be changed or modified through resource packs!

This mod has a plethora of hand-coded animations, which includes things like sword swinging, pickaxe mining, lantern physics, and more! If you'd like to check out more of these animations, you can head over to the gallery tab!

Showcase of update 5.0
If you found any bugs, make sure to pop over to the discord and report it in our bug reports channel (say hi to cubert :D)
Please credit me if you wanna include this mod somewhere and don't distribute this mod as yours
Credits
- Thesapling - Lead developer/coder
- Cubert1 - Project/discord manager
- Cyberia - Texture artist
- Radiati0nal - Graphic designer
- _Hellay - Chillest dude i know
Enjoy :)
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Hold My Items by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader build1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.5
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 21 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Hold My Items versions and loaders
Hold My Items 5.0L3 (1.21.6+)
HMI 5.0L3 1.21.6+.jar
3 Oct 2025
Hold My Items 5.0L3 (1.21.5)
HMI 5.0L3 1.21.5.jar
3 Oct 2025
Hold My Items 1.21.4 v4.0
Hold My Items 1.21.4 v4.0.jar
21 Feb 2025
Hold My Items 1.21.3 v4.0
Hold My Items 1.21.3 v4.0.jar
21 Feb 2025
Hold My Items 1.21.2 v4.0
Hold My Items 1.21.2 v4.0.jar
21 Feb 2025
Hold My Items 1.21.1 v4.0
Hold My Items 1.21.1 v4.0.jar
21 Feb 2025
Hold My Items 1.21 v4.0
Hold My Items 1.21 v4.0.jar
21 Feb 2025
Hold My Items 1.20.5 - 1.20.6 v4.0
Hold My Items 1.20.5 - 1.20.6 v4.0.jar
21 Feb 2025
Hold My Items 1.20.1 - 1.20.4 v4.0
Hold My Items 1.20.1 - 1.20.4 v4.0.jar
21 Feb 2025
Hold My Items 3.0
hold-my-items-3.0.jar
10 Jan 2025
Hold My Items v2.7.1_1.21.x
hold-my-items_v2.7.1_1.21.x.jar
7 Nov 2024
Hold My Items v2.7.1 1.20.5 - 1.20.6
hold_my_items_v2.7.1 1.20.5 - 1.20.6.jar
7 Nov 2024
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.